Do any supplements, like Nervive, help with nerve pain, like sciatica or diabetic neuropathy?

Written by Tod Cooperman, M.D.

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Updated October 30, 2023 ⓘ

Answer:

Several supplements may have limited benefit in reducing nerve pain caused by conditions such as sciatica or diabetic neuropathy, but the evidence remains weak. These include fish oil, curcumin, alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) and GLA, vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin E, benfotiamine, Ginkgo biloba and palmitoylethanolamide (PEA).

Be aware that deficiencies in certain vitamins can cause nerve pain and/or weakness even in people without conditions such as sciatica or diabetes. Having low blood levels of vitamins B-6 or B-12, for example, may cause nerve pain, tingling or weakness -- although getting too much vitamin B-6 can also cause these symptoms.

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